changing areas early

[Whitewlf00]

Hi I am a new nurse with 6 months experience on an Adult Neuromedical/Neurosurgical unit, I really wanted to do Peds straight out of school but there were no jobs available.

My unit is great and all but its not where I want to be and the hospital has recently cut the differential pay in half and has been cutting hours. I cant survive on 24 hrs a week. I want to jump ship....but with only 6 months experience I am not considered a new grad anymore and not a full nurse yet...

should I stick it out for year and then try to switch areas?

Those who previously had adult experience did you find it hard to switch over to peds?

Thanks!

[Squeaky44]

If you want to do peds I would just do it! I have heard that it can be harder to switch into peds the longer you have been with adults. Good luck!

[adzam08]

I would suggest you just apply to any positions you see that interest you. HR will be the ones who decide if they want experience or not. Sometime even when it says Peds experience required/ preferred, you still may be considered depending on the amount of applicants. It doesn't hurt to try! Good luck! I made the switch and love, love, love the kids! I did stay continent at my old job just to keep my foot in the door.